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  1. L

    Receiver and Speaker Recommendations (Sansui, Klipsch, Boston, Harman)

    Hey all, Previous casual vinyl listener here - trying to upgrade my setup. I am definitely not looking for anything top of the line or groundbreaking, just hoping to get ahold of some solid, quality gear that will compliment each other well and make for a nice setup. I am pretty new to...
  2. xchg.ca

    H/K CD401 Idler condition

    Noticed subpar FF / RW performance of the deck. Took apart the tape mech and this is how idler tires looks like, is this salvageable or I have to order new ones? If I have to order new ones what are dimension I have to look for? Or course I can remove then and measure, but I prefer not to tear...
    • xchg.ca
    • Thread
    • cd-401 cd4 h/k harman hk kardon
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tape
  3. dlucy

    dlucy's guide to Harman Kardon Nocturne series 720, 210, 200, 520, 530, 230, 330, 820

    The second era of solid state receivers from Harman Kardon were (what I call) the Nocturne series. This thread is a guide to those models, their specs, and pointers to schematics and restoration threads for each. If you have additional information on any of these models, send me a private...
    • dlucy
    • Thread
    • harman harman kardon hk kardon nocturne
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Solid State
  4. dlucy

    dlucy's guide to Harman Kardon Stratophonic series SR300 SR400 SR600 SR900

    The first solid state receivers from Harman Kardon were the Stratophonic series. This thread is a guide to those models, their specs, and pointers to schematics and restoration threads for each. If you have additional information on any of these models, send me a private message and I'll get...
    • dlucy
    • Thread
    • harman harman kardon kardon sr300 sr4000 sr600 sr900 stratophonic
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Solid State
  5. L

    Harman Kardon pm655vxi repair help

    Hi Guys, I need a bit of help with my PM655 Vxi unit. I bought it completly dead and I'm trying to fix it, but I've hit the brick wall and can't figure it out. The amp fries resistors R474 and R476, as well as Q430. So far, I've replaced (as they were confirmed dead) the following, see the...
    • lemkoo
    • Thread
    • harman harman kardon kardon pm655 pm655vxi pm660
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  6. david winter

    Harman Kardon HK 450 transistor subs

    Hi, I wondered what typical subs should be used in place of those old transistors with roten legs of the same family as the well known 2SC458 (well known for causing problems). Phono section: Q701, Q702: 2SC1775(F) Q703, Q704: 2SA872(E) Q706, Q707: 2SC1775(F) Eq sections: Q501-Q504...
  7. X

    Harman Kardon HK3500 low/no output

    I recently picked up a Harman Kardon HK3500 on CL listed as non-working. I was told it was playing music fine, then shut off with a little bit of smoke. I opened it up and found a blown fuse, a shorted output transistor and a resistor burned beyond recognition. Here's what I've done so far...
    • xslntx
    • Thread
    • harman harman kardon hk3500 kardon
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Solid State
  8. X

    Harman HK3500 audio cutting out

    I recently picked up a Harman Kardon HK3500 on CL listed as non-working. I was told it was playing music fine, then shut off with a little bit of smoke. I opened it up and found a blown fuse, a shorted output transistor and a resistor burned beyond recognition. Here's what I've done so far...
    • xslntx
    • Thread
    • harman harman kardon hk3500 kardon
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY
  9. J

    Anyone interested in helping repair Harman Kardon AVR 1710 no power up?

    Hi. I have this HK AVR 1710 receiver in stand by amber light not powering up. Very dirty and some corrosion. Washed it with soap, toothbrush, and rinsed with Isopropyl. Dried in reflow oven at 105 C for 30 minutes. At this point, power button didnt work, but reset could be done with surr mode...
    • JoYsTiK
    • Thread
    • amber avr 1710 harman kardon light no power repair
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: DIY
  10. Johnny_Law

    Time to fix this Harman Kardon hk570i Edit: FIXED

    Edit: FIXED, see post #9. Was colder solder joints on the volume pot! o_O Here we go, another of my restoration projects, which usually involves 95% me beating my head against the wall and 5% actual progress. WOO :whip: THIS one is a Harman Kardon hk570i. I searched a bunch and didn't find...
  11. H

    Realistic minimus optimal setup for home theater experience

    Hello, For a couple of years i read with a lot of love the enthousiam shown on this forum the opinions of the realistic minimus 7 speakers. I took these speakers from my dad when I got my first jvc boombox, teenage stuff. I always kept the speakers and a couple of years ago I was fedup with my...
    • Harrybarry
    • Thread
    • 5.1 and stereo harman minimus 11 minimus 7 subwoofer
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. M

    Tuner on Harman Kardon HK430 silent

    Hello, I am looking for some technical help from a good soul. I posted this thread a few months ago but no visitor seemed to have enough knowledge of tuner electronics; therefore this new attempt. FM reception on my HK 430 receiver stopped working after a couple months of perfectly fine...
    • mqtthiqs
    • Thread
    • harman harman kardon harman kardon 430 hk hk 430 troubleshoot troubleshooting tuner
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Tuners
  13. V

    Questions about HK "Award Series" FA-3000X tube amp/tuner

    Hello All, I am going to come into possession of a Harman-Kardon "Award Series" FA-3000X stereo tuner amplifier soon. I have some questions regarding this component, and I would really appreciate it if somebody could answer them for me. The first question is: How many watts per channel was the...
  14. davstev

    Harman/Kardon 930 : dial won't light, bulbs ok

    Hi, Recently acquired this receiver. I can't seem to figure out why the dial scale on this 930 won't light up, despite the fact that all the bulbs are testing ok. It takes qty. of 7, 6.3v 250ma fuse-type bulbs, all testing fine. Anyone know this unit really well and/or had this problem...
    • davstev
    • Thread
    • 930 bulbs dial h/k harman harman kardon harman kardon 930 kardon lights
    • Replies: 57
    • Forum: Solid State
  15. P

    H/K Signature 2.1 amp double stumper question

    OK... maybe I'm just foolish but I bought a European 220V H/K Signature 2.1 amp (5-channel x 100W) with a 220 /110 up/down converter. Question 1) How dumb am I thinking that I might be able to convert this beast to 110V and use it without the converter? Question 2) Added to the task is the...
    • psarahtonen
    • Thread
    • amplifier h/k harman harman kardon power supply signature 2.1 voltage conversion
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Solid State
  16. M

    Harman Kardon HK430 tuner dead silent

    Hello AK, I am seeking help with my recently bought HK 430. FM reception suddenly stopped working after a couple months of perfectly fine reception. Now FM (stereo or not) is dead silent; the rest of the receiver works perfectly, including AM. Surprisingly the tuning meter moves correctly when...
    • mqtthiqs
    • Thread
    • harman harman kardon hk 430 hk430 problem tuner
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. runnin'

    Harman Kardon HK395i with issues

    Hi, I posted in an existing thread in the solid state section, but on second thought figured I should start my own thread. So the 395i, upon power up, pushes out the woofers of the connected speakers before they return to normal in about a second. Measuring dc offset at the speaker posts(all...
    • runnin'
    • Thread
    • dc offset harman
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY
  18. Rob DeFries

    HK 490i - how lots of dust can be handy

    At first it looked like the TK caps were leaking. But it turned out to be glue..... But looking further into the receiver, I did find some leaking caps. Then all the dust [sneeze] comes in handy. Recap, yes, please.
  19. MBentefor

    WTB: Choosing a flat-response amplification for... for everything.

    Dear AK-community! First let me say big hello to all of you and introduce myself: My name is Gene, I am from Ukraine. Have always loved music - just music as it is. More exactly speaking - a music material. So I never really cared about the sound itself. Is this Dougan's track in mp3-64? Great...
  20. Harman Kardon PM665 switches

    Harman Kardon PM665 switches

    Harman Kardon PM665 Switches
    • terra1
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    • harman kardon pm665 switches
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  21. Harman Kardon PM665 volume pot.

    Harman Kardon PM665 volume pot.

    Harman Kardon PM665 volume pot.
    • terra1
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    • harman kardon pm665 pot. volume
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  22. hk330i

    hk330i

    Dial lamp: Replaced 15V 100mA side dial light (frosted lamp with green cover) with 12V 60 mA red coated lamp. Tuning needle: Replaced 12V 60 mA grain of wheat with green cover with 12V 60 mA green coated lamp.
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    • 330i harman hk hk330i kardon
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  23. Hi-Fi and HT system

    Hi-Fi and HT system

    Basement family room Hi-fi system and HT system. HT System: Sony STR-DE945 DD/DTS receiver Wharfedale Diamond 7.2 ALE Main L/R speakers (shared with h/k 680i) Klipsch Center speaker (not visable) Wharfedale Diamond 6R Surround Speakers (not visable) home-made 4-element sub-woofer (2x...
    • M Jarve
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    • harman kardon wharfedale
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    • Category: Member's Systems
  24. Summer 2004 Computer System.

    Summer 2004 Computer System.

    This is the system I used with my computer during Summer 2004. It has since been changed around, but I have no pic of the current setup. Speakers from L->R/ T-> are: Wharfedale Diamond 7.2 ALE, The Advent /1, Peavey 1210-H, and Wharfedale E-50. Receivers T->B: h/k 330c, h/k 430...
    • M Jarve
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    • harman kardon peavey
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Member's Systems
  25. Dining Room Setup

    Dining Room Setup

    This is my dining room which houses my Wharfedale W70C's, Marantz 2220B, Harman Kardon HD400 CD player. Danish style throughout.
    • Wedweb
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    • danish harman kardon marantz wharfedale
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